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05/09/2025

Applications Now Open For Graduate Positions At Farrans

Farrans Construction has opened applications for 40 graduate positions on its Farrans Foundation programme, with intakes scheduled for June and September 2026.

Recruitment is also underway for undergraduate placements across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as Ireland.

The application process will remain open until December 1, with interviews beginning in October. Offers will be issued in December and January.

Dominic Lavery, Managing Director of Farrans, said: "It's a very exciting time for young people to be entering the construction and civil engineering industry and they will play an important part in delivering infrastructure which will bring about a more sustainable future for generations to come. Our projects are helping to shape the energy, water and aviation sectors and we are looking for the next intake of talent to support us.

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"A career in Farrans will bring you the guidance and mentorship you need to progress quickly. We know that everyone learns in different ways and we have shaped our early-career offerings to ensure that we provide practical experience alongside classroom-based learning. We recognise the value that our graduates and placements bring to our business and we look forward to welcoming applications from our 2026 cohort."

The Farrans Foundation is a two-year graduate programme designed to provide structured experience in construction, quantity surveying and civil engineering. It combines classroom learning with on-site training to support career development in the industry.

Undergraduate placement opportunities are available in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, quality and IT. These placements offer practical experience in the construction sector. High-performing placement students may receive bursaries to support their final year of study and a guaranteed graduate role, including enrolment onto the Farrans Foundation programme.

To submit an application visit www.farrans.com/graduates for graduates or www.farrans.com/placements for placements.

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